PT 770 - Leadership, Administration, Management and Policy

Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 789 and PT 793 or PT 794. This eighth-trimester course develops the student skills in management science including organizational structures, human resources, financial management, regulatory compliance, billing requirements, risk management, marketing, and quality management applied to physical therapy practice. A study of major healthcare legislation will be covered along with mechanisms for advocacy for meeting the healthcare needs of society. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits